The 50 Cutest Baby Animals Of America, State By State

Along with other symbols like trees, drinks and even rock songs, your home state has chosen a variety of animals to officially represent it. Regardless of whether these state mascots are mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds or insects, their babies are usually pretty cute.

Scroll through and see how adorable your state's representative is.

Alabama

American black bear: You're never supposed to get in between a bear and her cub, which could be hard when they look like this.

Alaska

Moose: These behemoths will grow up to be huge, but calves start out small (and slobbery).

Arizona

Ring-tailed cat: These resplendent ring-tails grow up to be expert climbers. Of course, this cat has already climbed into your heart.

Arkansas

Mockingbird: About two weeks after first hatching, this comely pair will finally be ready to leave the nest.

California

Gray whale: These fine fellows are born tail first, but its cute head is the real winner.

Maine coon cat: This one might be small enough to fit in a brown bag, but a different Maine coon named "Stewie" was the longest cat ever recorded, end to end.

Maryland

Chesapeake Bay retriever: Back in the day, this puppy might have had something other than a soccer ball in its mouth. The first Chesapeake Bay retrievers hunted waterfowl in the icy bay from which they get their name.